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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ADDYSG GORFFOROL

The practical content of the course has been increased to 40% of the total mark at AS and the main focus is on
participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. This will enable
candidates to increase their physical competence, develop their involvement and effectiveness in physical activity,
become informed and discerning decision-makers in relation to their own and others’ involvement in physical activity,
raise awareness of the key factors influencing participation in PE, consider the impact of contemporary products on
participation and consider the impact that consumer focused influences have on participation.

Year 12 AS – 2 Units
Unit 1: Exploring Physical Education – written examination : 1 ¾ hours (24% of qualification) to assess all AS subject
content to include: Exercise Physiology, Performance Analysis and Training, Diet and Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Skill
Acquisition and Sport and Society.

Question types – contextualised questions to include multiple choice, data response, short and extended answers.

Unit 2: Improving Personal Performance in Physical Education Non-exam assessment: (16% of qualification)
To assess:
- Practical performance in one activity as a player/performer
- Practical performance as a coach
- Personal Performance Profile

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